Security · 1h ago
Deepfake of NatWest boss used in social media scam
A deepfake image of NatWest CEO Paul Thwaite is circulating on social media to promote a fraudulent investment scheme. The scam uses AI-generated likenesses to trick users into believing the endorsement is real. This follows similar attacks on other UK banking executives, highlighting a growing trend in AI-powered fraud.
Meridian48 take
The story underscores how deepfake technology is becoming a standard tool for financial scams, but the novelty is wearing off—the real question is how platforms and banks will respond.
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‘They are another reminder of criminal activity designed to defraud people’: NatWest boss becomes latest City figure caught in AI social media scam →
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